Delicious desserts (made purely from ground almonds, eggs and using honey) include combinations ranging from coconut and date to blueberry and coco, and can be enjoyed by anyone on a dairy and gluten free diet.

Not only is if thoughtful, but delicious. Especially when washed down with one of their gorgeous loose leaf teas or, even better, a glass of Champagne.

Pantry at 108
108 Marylebone Lane, London, W1U 2QE
0207 969 3900

Dean Street Townhouse

Dean Street Townhouse

Dean Street Townhouse is a fab place to go for high tea, crumpets, fish finger sandwiches or a glass of Prosecco . Or all of the above! The cream tea is incredible.

It’s got a traditional English set up with wooden floors, big armchairs and beautiful chandeliers. It’s great at any time of year but during the summer you can sit out on the terrace and soak up the Soho surroundings.

When discussing afternoon tea, it’s impossible not to mention The Ritz – the lavish grandmother of high tea.

Entering The Palm Court, you’ll feel sent back in time – clinking china tea sets, exquisite central flower display, the chattering of voices and a charming resident pianist. But the atmosphere is only part of the charm: with a choice of 17 delicious loose leaf teas, deeply filled finger sarnies and cream scones, you’ll be full to the brim.

The Ritz150 Piccadilly
London
020 7493 8181

The InterContinental Park Lane

The Intercontinental

The InterContinental in Park Lane has consistently good food and great service – both of which are essential when handing over nearly £40 for afternoon tea.

The room in which tea is served is light and airy, and while you’re waiting for tea, a long elegant flute of Champagne appears.

The 12 Days of Christmas tea is a triumph – it draw inspiration from the song, from Speyside salmon and tiny partridge pies. The desserts are a dark chocolate torte drum (with delicate mini drumsticks), strawberry filled swan-shaped choux buns with raspberry, and a beautiful treacle tart decorated with gold leaf and five gold rings.

It sounds like a lot, but it’s actually just right – and leaves enough space for the traditional scones.

Barnes is one of London’s cutest neighbourhoods, and Orange Pekoe one of the cutest places to eat afternoon tea.

If you’re more of a fancy London hotel kind of person, it’s probably not quite your cup of tea (pun intended), but the sweet interiors, fantastic range of teas and delicious treats ensure it tops best afternoon tea lists all the time.

You’re also right next to the Thames so perfectly positioned to walk off your scones afterwards!